Master of Arts (MA) Degree - Fashion Art Direction

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Art Direction

Demonstrate the application of project-related research to creative vision in sketchbooks and mood boards
Style models in outfits appropriate for the given concept or market
Style off-figure outfits appropriate for the given concept or market
Create 3D installations for visual merchandising and set design
Effectively produce fashion photo shoots
Effectively produce fashion videos
Art direct 2D and 3D cohesive visual communication strategies
Technical Skills

Work effectively with styling kit and set design tools
Visual Communication & Digital Tools

Apply graphic and web design principles to creative work
Create custom branding, typography and layouts for case study brands
Work effectively with industry-standard software
Verbal & Written Communication

Effectively pitch ideas
Clearly convey ideas and concepts using specific fashion industry language
Collaborative Skills

Collaborate creatively to produce creative projects

MA Fashion Art Direction Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course